I just finished my first sweater. I weaved in the ends after I took the pic. I still have to block it and hope that I can make it larger when I do. This is for my Mom for Mother's day and I don't think it will fit unless I can stretch it some. I used Knitting Pure & Simple split neck t-shirt pattern. I even had Mom measure a sweater that she liked to make sure it would fit. This is supposed the be the 48 size on the pattern, which would be 24 on the front under the arms I was told.
I did have to go down 2 needle sizes to get gauge but this shouldn't have mattered. Wonder if I could wash it and wear it til it dries!!!! Then it would stretch!!!
*****UPDATE************
I did block it and got some stretch. Just hope it will fit her! But won't know til Mother's Day as this is part of her gift!

Cynamar

04-30-2008, 05:05 PM

NICE!!! It looks great. I like the pattern. I hope you can make it fit!

Puddinpop

04-30-2008, 05:06 PM

Good job Binkyman99! I can't wait to make one. It's beautiful.

scout52

04-30-2008, 05:13 PM

WOW great job on your first sweater!!! love the color.

ArtLady1981

04-30-2008, 06:47 PM

Wonderful work! Your st st is very even and perfect! I see great things in your future! You are a natural!!

mks22300

04-30-2008, 07:15 PM

What a pretty color! I like that pattern too, great job!

Debkcs

05-01-2008, 02:57 AM

That's very nice, Binky. Love the color, and I bet your Mom will really appreciate the sweater.

WandaT

05-01-2008, 07:14 AM

Great job! It looks wonderful!

sue in canada

05-01-2008, 07:38 AM

Looks great. I hope it fits.

dustinac

05-01-2008, 09:24 AM

:yay: she will love it!! I love the color it looks great!

Doublereeder2

05-01-2008, 09:54 AM

Great job!. Hope you can block and stretch for the fit.:woohoo:

The.Knitter

05-01-2008, 10:14 AM

Good job! I love that pattern.

losnana

05-01-2008, 01:03 PM

Great job!

ah

05-04-2008, 08:56 PM

Looks great!

MerigoldinWA

05-05-2008, 12:15 PM

It looks very nice. How did it turn out after the blocking? Do you think it is going to fit? If it doesn't I'm sure your mother will be pleased to know your first sweater was for her anyhow. You can make her another one someday if this one doesn't work for her.